Greg WilleMar 1, 20223 minFAMILIAR FOES MEET AGAIN: No. 10 Academy battles No. 14 Franklin for trip to Region III tournamentREMATCH TIME: One year ago, guard Darion Franklin (2) and Academy defeated Hayden Helton (4) and Franklin 69-47 in a Class 3A Region III...
Greg WilleFeb 25, 20221 minREADY FOR ROUND 2: No. 10 Academy boys battle Clifton, seek return trip to Region III quarterfinalsBy GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com GATESVILLE – After charging past Fairfield in its Class 3A playoff opener, the...
Greg WilleFeb 22, 20222 minNEW QUEST BEGINS: Season after state semifinal trip, No. 10 Academy boys open playoffs vs. FairfieldPLAYOFF TIME: Academy senior point guard Darion Franklin (left, shooting) and the 10th-ranked Bumblebees (24-7) begin the Class 3A state...
Greg WilleDec 11, 202110 minPULLING AWAY: Third-quarter blitz sends Academy past Lake Belton, 90-79; Bees meet Connally in finalLET IT FLY: Academy senior point guard Darion Franklin takes a 3-point shot over Lake Belton junior Devin Gossett during the host...